with backing from the united states, the deal was brokered by egypt, and its new islamist president. >> this is a critical moment for the region. >> reporter: the united states promised additional military aid to pressure israel to accepting the cease-fire now. the israeli prime minister made it clear the ground invasion remains ready. >> but at this time, the right thing for the state of israel is to exhaust this opportunity to obtain a long term cease- fire. >> reporter: after eight days of tit for tat violence, there is little to celebrate. 161 palestinians, and 5 israelis were killed. the violence intensified before the truce was announced. in tel aviv a bomb blast injured two dozen israelis. >> we were sitting at home, and suddenly, there was the loud sound of a rocket, and all of our windows exploded. >> reporter: in gaza, a palestinian doctor rushed his child to the same hospital he works, but there was nothing anyone could do to save his 2- year-old son. >> at ktvu.com, get the latest from the middle east. >>> illinois congressman jesse jackson jr. resigned today, affective i